Neurolinguistics: Learning Languages as an Adult Rewires the Brain

Palomo Martín, Marina

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Neurolinguistics: Learning Languages as an Adult Rewires the Brain - TFG:7431

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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFG7431

Student:	Palomo Martín, Marina
Language:	en
Title in original language:	Neurolinguistics: Learning Languages as an Adult Rewires the Brain
Title in different languages:	Neurolinguistics: Learning Languages as an Adult Rewires the Brain
Keywords:	Neurolinguistics, SLA, neuroplasticity
Subject:	Filologia
Abstract:	This project aims to discover how learning languages can modify the structure and functionality of the human brain. The theoretical section investigates neurolinguistics to uncover the reasons behind these changes. Additionally, it introduces the differences in second language acquisition (SLA) between childhood and adulthood. The first section overviews bilingual language learning and SLA in older children. Next, the challenges and implications associated with learning as an adult. And finally, the neurological processes involved in SLA. To address uncertainties, the practical part involves two interviews with linguistic and medical experts, plus a survey to assess public knowledge on the subject. The interview responses yielded similar insights, providing clarification on the studied concepts. The questionnaire results from 70 participants in the Catalan region of Spain revealed that there is limited knowledge of adult SLA and neurolinguistics. Expanding people’s awareness about the cognitive benefits of adult SLA could encourage more individuals to explore this opportunity.
Project director:	Manegre, Marni Lynne
Department:	Estudis Anglesos i Alemanys
Education area(s):	Anglès
Entity:	Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)
TFG credits:	9
Creation date in repository:	2024-07-16
Work's public defense date:	2023-06-15
Academic year:	2022-2023
Confidenciality:	No
Subject areas:	Philology
Access rights:	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

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Type:	info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis
Títol:	Neurolinguistics: Learning Languages as an Adult Rewires the Brain
Contributor:	Manegre, Marni Lynne
Subject:	Filología Philology Filologia Filologia
Date:	2023-06-15
Language:	en
Format:	Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)
Creator:	Palomo Martín, Marina
Rights:	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

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